Ridgefield Neighbors

Published 12:25 am, Monday, January 28, 2013

The Keeler Tavern Museum is offering a Vintage Valentine's kids craft program from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the KTM Garden House at 132 Main St. Snow date is 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

The program is open to children in grades 2 to 6 and costs $15, which includes materials and a light snack.

Each child is asked to bring a passport-sized photo of him/herself.

Children will craft vintage Valentine cards using templates of old-fashioned Valentine cards, some with moveable parts. There will be a brief introduction about the history of Valentine cards and an explanation of the various types of Valentine cards that were popular throughout the centuries.

Each child will go home with a number of handmade Valentine cards for their loved ones. To register, visit keelertavernmuseum.org or call 203-438-5485.